RALEIGH, N.C. – The NC State wrestling team will host its final home dual of the season, as the Wolfpack will host No. 12 Virginia on Senior Day this Sunday at 2 p.m. Admission is free at Reynolds Coliseum, and the dual will be broadcast on GoPack.com’s All-Access.

Honoring the SeniorsTwo NC State seniors will be honored before the dual:KaRonne Jones (Fayetteville, N.C.) – A three-year starter at 197 pounds. Currently has 30 career wins, including 12 this year. Has posted back-to-back ACC wins, including defeating No. 22 Chris Penny of Virginia Tech.

Nijel Jones (Asheville, N.C.) – A three-year starter at 165 pounds. Currently has 75 career wins, including 10 this year. Was a 2013 NCAA Qualifier, and led the Pack with 27 wins and won the Reno Tournament of Champions last year.

Dual SuccessThirteen of the Pack’s first 14 duals of the 2013-14 season were nonconference match-ups, and now the Pack finishes with five ACC duals over its final seven. NC State posts a 12-4 dual record thus far, with all four losses coming to ranked foes. The Pack has outscored the opposition 434-188 thus far in duals.

Conquering the DualsThe Pack has had many top performances from its wrestlers in duals this season:• Sam Speno – 13-3 at 141 pounds, has won four of last five.• Tommy Gantt – 12-1 at 157 pounds, has won eight straight.• Pete Renda – 14-1 at 174 pounds, has won seven straight.• Nick Gwiazdowski – perfect 15-0 at 285 pounds, all bonus point wins.

Exclusive ClubThree NC State wrestlers have already crossed the 20-win plateau this year. Nick Gwiazdowski leads the Pack with 30 wins, the most in the nation at 285 pounds. Tommy Gantt is second with his 26 victories at 157 pounds, while freshman Pete Renda has 22 at 174 pounds. Sophomore Sam Speno is just one win away at 141 pounds from joining this group.

History vs. VirginiaNC State and Virginia will be facing each other in a dual for the 61st time since the start of ACC competition. The Pack currently leads the series, 30-29-1.

The CompetitionVirginia enters with a 15-3 record on the season, including a 3-1 mark in ACC duals. The Cavs will host North Carolina Friday night before traveling to Raleigh. Nine of Virginia’s 10 starters are ranked nationally, including two in the top 10.

Common FoesThere have been no matchups between the probables from NC State and Virginia this year at open tournaments.

On the HorizonThe Pack will be on the road for the final four duals before the ACC Tournament March 8 in Blacksburg, Va. Next weekend, NC State will travel to Maryland on Feb. 14 and then American on Feb. 16.